Written Answers. - Appointment of Women to State Bodies.
115 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Energy the number of women on the boards of agencies and companies under his control at the end of 1991; the plans, if any, he has to increase the number in 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
At the end of 1991 there were three women on the Boards of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department.
So far in 1992, I have appointed seven women to these Boards and the total number of female Board members now stands at eight. This includes the appointment of a woman as Chairperson to the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland.
I will, as heretofore, endeavour to increase female membership on Boards, as vacancies arise and suitably qualified candidates are available.